Ways to Give

Establishing a scholarship fund at Philander Smith College is a wonderful way to help
deserving students meet their educational goals. The types of scholarship funds are
listed below and a
Scholarship Data Form is available by contacting the Office of Institutional Advancement at (501) 370-5378.

Giving Opportunities

Endowed Scholarship This is a permanent and perpetual scholarship fund which can be created with a gift
or gifts totaling at least $25,000. The principal of the fund is invested to produce
income, and scholarships are awarded using a percentage of the interest. An endowed
scholarship fund may begin with less than $25,000; however, regular contributions
can be added to the fund over a three-year period to reach the minimum endowment level.
The first scholarship award potentially may be made one year following the attainment
of the minimum endowment level, depending upon the amount of interest available. The
scholarship also may be a way to honor or memorialize an alumnus, faculty/staff member,
student, family member, or others who may have a special connection to Philander Smith
College.

Non-Endowed Scholarship This is a scholarship fund in which the donor contributes the award amount annually.
Contributions can be added to the fund by the initial donor and/or others who may
wish to contribute to the fund (i.e., family, friends, employers, etc.). The scholarship
may be established in the name of an individual, family, company, organization, or
group. This scholarship also may be a way to honor or memorialize an alumnus, faculty/staff
member, student, family member, or others who may have a special connection to Philander
Smith College.

Both endowed and non-endowed scholarships typically are named in honor of an individual,
family, organization, or group, as well as in memory of a loved one. A benefactor
may establish and name a non-endowed scholarship fund with a minimum gift of $1,000.

We appreciate you for your interest in establishing a scholarship fund at Philander
Smith College. You may complete the Scholarship Data Form , to begin the process of
establishing a Scholarship Fund at the College. Please feel free to call the Office
of Institutional Advancement, if you have questions or need assistance (501) 370-5378.

Naming a Building, Division, School, or Institute on the campus of Philander Smith College is an outstanding tribute to a benefactor
who has made a significant contribution for that purpose. The minimum required for
these multi-million dollar gifts will vary.

Endowed chairs and professorships are created to attract and retain highly qualified faculty. These permanent funds
are invested to produce income which can be used to supplement the salary of the chair
holder or distinguished professor. A benefactor may name and/or endow a chair or professorship
with the a minimum gift of $ 1,000,000 and $500,000, respectively.

Scholarship contributions can be made to an existing fund, without a minimum requirement.

For more information regarding these giving opportunities, please contact Rev. C.J.
Duvall, Vice President of Institutional Affairs, at (501) 370-5378 or e-mail him at
cjduvall@philander.edu.